What is needed to use
(legacy) Photon cameras? Connector for
power? Polarity?

This question applies to the legacy Photon camera models. The
Photon
product line and it accessories have been discontinued. The information
here is provided for historical reference.

The answer depends on how the legacy Photon camera was to be
used,
i.e., whether or not camera control was desired. At a minimum, a cable
was needed from the Photon camera that provided power in to the camera
and video out from the camera. FLIR offered such a cable, called a
“power/video cable”, as an optional accessory. Power/video cables
required that the Photon be configured with a wearsaver connector and
wearsaver rear cover, both of which were accessory items.

The maximum length of the Photon interface cables was 10 feet.
If
camera control was required, then an “interface cable” was needed that
went from the camera into a break-out-box (called an I/O module). The
I/O module accessory included a standard DB-9 connector to allow a PC
to communicate with a Photon via RS-232 protocol. Power was required
either to the input power jack of the power/video cable or the I/O
module, or otherwise directly to the camera. The input power jack for
both the I/O module and power/video cable mated to the Switchcraft S760
Miniature Power Plug. Pin definitions for the power interface connector
on the power/video cable:

Pin # Signal Name Signal Definition

Pin PWR input power

Sleeve PWR_RTN input power return

FLIR offered an AC/DC power supply as a Photon accessory, as
well as a
rechargeable battery that would run a camera for 5-6 hours. Typically
customers take the video out signal to a monitor or display.
Some legacy Photon accessories may be available. To inquire, email mcs@flir.com